Above the CloudsCurren$y has spent over a decade skillfully managing his JetLife empire, while becoming one of hip-hop’s most prolific MCs. He’s achieved this while remaining connected to his hometown of New Orleans, the people and the hobbies he cherishes most.Interview: C. Vernon Coleman IIEditor’s Note: This story appears in the Fall 2025 issue of XXL Magazine, […]
Before she was known for hits like “Espresso” and “Manchild,” Sabrina Carpenter first gained prominence starring on the Disney Channel series Girl Meets World. However, after all her success in music, she’s making her return to the screen soon, with one of her upcoming projects announced today via The Hollywood Reporter. Carpenter is teaming up […]
B.o.B is facing a new lawsuit filed by a woman who claims she was sexually assaulted by the rapper during an after-party in a hotel room in California earlier this year. The woman filed the complaint against the Atlanta rapper on Nov. 7, according to records obtained by XXL on Tuesday (Nov. 11). CBS 8 […]
Summer Walker has been having a lot of fun with the rollout of her upcoming album, Finally Over It, now that she’s revealed when it’s coming out (this Friday, November 14th). The Atlanta-bred singer has gone all-in on the album’s “marriage of convenience” theme, from its matrimonial cover photo to today’s reveal for its features, […]
A lawsuit accusing Lil Uzi Vert and Roc Nation of sexual harassment and labor violations was filed and dismissed shortly after. The anonymous accuser originally filed the suit on Oct. 20 in Los Angeles Superior Court. The woman claimed in the 16-page complaint that she worked for Uzi as their Artiment Coordinator from 2022 to […]
Coco Jones doesn’t need much to have a happy holiday as the year comes to a close. Her latest single, the semi-Christmas-themed “Skip My House,” finds the R&B star counting her blessings — and coming to the conclusion that she’s grateful for things as they are. “You can skip my house this year,” she informs […]
The 2026 Grammy Award nominations are in and the Best Rap Album category is stacked this year. On Friday (Nov. 7), The Recording Academy unveiled all the nominees for the next year’s annual awards show. In the running for Best Rap album are Clipse’s Let God Sort Em Out, GloRilla’s Glorious, J.I.D’s God Does Like Ugly, […]
The set times for Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival 2025 have been announced, with one week to go before the festival itself. Tyler The Creator’s long-running festival has been curated to perfection in years past, and now would be the perfect time to plan your trip. As usual, there are three stages — Camp, Flog, and […]
The nominees for Best Rap Song at the 2026 Grammys are in. Grammy SZN has officially commenced. On Friday (Nov. 7), The Recording Academy revealed all the nominees for the 68th Annual Grammy Awards. The Best Rap Song category features some of the biggest and most impactful hip-hop songs of the last year, including Doechii’s […]
With the 68th Annual Grammy Awards ceremony set to take place on February 1, 2026, the Recording Academy announced its nominees for awards today. Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. emphasized that “The Academy’s top priority is to represent the music people that we serve each year.” This year, as with so many others past, […]